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Gateshead roads to be gritted as cold weather moves in

These are the roads and paths in Gateshead that will be salted by gritters as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for the region

Chronicle Live · Dec 12, 2022

Major 10-storey hospital expansion plans revealed for Lake Macquarie

A major hospital development at Gateshead is the first step in a next-generation health precinct for the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2022

Meet the Geordie historian who stars in Harry and Meghan's new Netflix series

The Gateshead TV presenter and historian stars in the new Netflix show 'Harry & Meghan'

Chronicle Live · Dec 10, 2022

Car crime more than doubles in Gateshead since last year as police crack down on thieves

The theft of vehicles and theft from vehicles has reached eyewatering levels in Gateshead and council officers say it could get worse.

Chronicle Live · Dec 8, 2022

Motor retailer Vertu seals biggest deal in firm's history with £120m South West acquisition

The Gateshead firm has added 28 dealerships as well as Ferrari to the group in the Helston Garages Group deal

Birmingham Post · Dec 8, 2022

Gateshead Council urged to do more to protect children from exposure to alcohol

Public officials have pleaded with councillors to reduce children's exposure to alcohol and to counter the 'normalisation' of heavy drinking.

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

'I phoned over 300 times' - Gateshead councillor brands GP phone systems unacceptable

As Gateshead GP phone systems are being modernised, one councillor called for an urgent review after telling colleagues about her ordeal making an appointment

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

Gateshead's parks and green spaces more reliant than ever on "fragile" voluntary organisations

As cuts and austerity continue to strangle council coffers, the up-keep of parks and greenery remains a struggle.

Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022

Police launch appeal after two men racially abused at Gateshead bus station

Northumbria Police are hoping to speak with any potential witnesses to help them investigate the racially-aggravated incident

Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022

Stress and depression account for 29% of sick leave at Gateshead Council

Stress and depression have been responsible for more sick leave in Gateshead Council than Covid-19 in 2021 and 2022.

Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022